It's almost 2025! Let's go!
Sunday: Broccoli Cheese Soup and Sourdough Toast
Monday: Meat-xtravaganza
Tuesday: NYE Potluck with Friends - Pizza Pepper Poppers with Mushrooms, Spinach, Artichokes, & Pepperoni and Sara's Apple Cake
Wednesday: Black-eyed Peas, Fried Cabbage, and Cornbread
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Cabbage, Carrots, Corn, Mukimame, Avocado, and Monica Peppers
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Cast Iron Pancakes and Bacon
School is winding down for me. I am looking forward to finishing the semester on Thursday.
Monday: (Bacon) Brussels Sprouts Pasta and Salad
Tuesday: Pepper and Mushroom Pizza and Salad
Wednesday: Pinto Beans and Jalapeno Cheese Corn Muffins
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Mukimame, Corn, Carrots, Monica Peppers, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! or Leftovers
It has finally gotten cooler here. We even had a couple of overnight freezing temperatures in the past few days. The end of semester grind is on! We have about two weeks of classes and then exams.
Sunday: Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya and Salad
Monday: Gamja Jorim over Rice
Tuesday: Hummus with Veggies and Pita
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Carrots, Edamame, Corn, Jalapenos, Avocados, Etc.
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
It's Thanksgiving week! We had a great Friendsgiving last Friday with lots of great food and karaoke. This week should be pretty low key with Thursday and Friday off work.
Sunday: Roasted Vegetables (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, and Peppers) over Cheese Grits and Salad
Monday: Pepperoni and Jalapeno Pizza and Salad
Tuesday: Seared Tuna and Rice Bowls with Carrots, Cucumber, Jalapeno, Corn, Mukimame, Mini Peppers, Avocado, etc. topped with Gochujang and Korean BBQ Sauce
Wednesday: Pita and Veggies (Carrot, Celery, Cucumber, Mini Peppers) with Hummus
Thursday: Thanksgiving! Turkey, Ham, Dressing, Sweet Potatoes, and all the trimmings
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
It has actually felt like fall for a few days lately. We are supposed to have mild temperatures this week. We are having a Friendsgiving on Friday evening, and we're looking forward to relaxing with friends.
Sunday: Roasted Vegetables - Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, etc.
Monday: Japanese Curry Chickpeas over Rice with Fried Eggs
Tuesday: Japchae with Bell Peppers, Carrots, Onions, Mushrooms, and Spinach
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout
Thursday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Friday: Friendsgiving Potluck! Loaded Hashbrown Casserole, Cornbread Dressing with Chicken, and Brownies
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
Fall might be creeping in. We've had some rain, and the highs are only in the 70's. I'm looking forward to cooler temperatures and cozy clothes.
Sunday: Peruano Beans with Rice, Avocados, & Queso Fresco and Fruit Salad
Monday: Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower Mac & Cheese and Salad
Tuesday: Build Your Own Pizza! Pineapple, Bacon, Jalapeno, BBQ Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, etc.
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Darren's Fried Rice and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Waffles, Fruit, & Bacon
Come on fall! The extended forecast is still showing low 80s all next week, but I'm still hoping for cooler temps. I'm ready to eat heartier foods and wear my warmer clothes.
Sunday: Black Beans and Rice with TexMex Cornbread and Salad
Monday: Roasted Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese Ravioli and Pepitas and Salad
Tuesday: Roasted Sweet Potato Tacos with Cheese, Sour Cream, Cabbage, Pepitas, and Fresh or Crispy Jalapenos and Refried Black Beans
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Corn, Mukimame, Radish, Cucumber, Carrot, Cabbage, Avocado, and Jalapenos topped with Gochujang and/or Korean BBQ Sauce
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
It's Halloween week! We don't have any real plans, but I am judging the Fright Night costume contest on Thursday evening. Happy Spooky Week!
Sunday: Crowder Peas and Cornbread with Fried Cabbage
Monday: Copycat Zuppa Toscana with Salad and Garlic Bread
Tuesday: Mock Cottage Pie and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Refried Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
It is actually starting to feel like fall some days. I wore a jacket to the farmers market Saturday morning - it was only 50 degrees.
Sunday: Cheese Tortellini with Spinach, Onions, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, etc. and Salad
Monday: Roasted Potato/Sweet Potato and Refried Bean Burritos with Toasted Pepitas, Cheese, Sour Cream, Jalapenos, etc.
Tuesday: Build-Your-Own Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella, Spinach, Mushrooms, Artichokes, Jalapenos, Pineapple, Bacon, Pepperoni, etc.
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Friday: Mahi Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, Avocado, Radish, Jalapenos, etc.
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Potato, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Burritos
The temperature might be getting cooler. Or maybe it's wishful thinking on my part. Regardless, I'm ready for some different meals. I got the smallest little new potatoes at the farmers market, so I'm making potato soup. And Darren wants pot pie, so we're making that, too.
Sunday: Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie and Fruit Salad
Monday: Corn and Potato Soup topped with Cheese, Bacon, Sour Cream, Crispy Peppers, and Sourdough Bread
Tuesday: Broiled Sandwiches with Turkey, Bacon, Avocado, and Cheese, Chips, and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Carrots, Corn, Cucumber, Asian Radish, Mukimame, and Peppers
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit Sandwiches and Cheese Grits
We had a great weekend of travel, but now it's back to our regularly scheduled programming.
Sunday: Travel Day - Airport Food
Monday: Pinto Beans and Tex-Mex Cornbread
Tuesday: Roasted Vegetables and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout
Thursday: Blackened Fish and Rice Bowls
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Giant Cast Iron Pancake
The mornings feel just a tiny bit like fall, but the days are still pretty hot. I'm looking forward to cooler temperatures and bringing some different things into the meal plans, but I'm going to try to keep it simple this week. We just had parent day at school, so my weekend was cut short, and this week is shaping up to be very busy.
Sunday: Roasted Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes and Spinach & Baby Greens Salad
Monday: Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Ravioli with Browned Butter and Pepitas
Tuesday: Darren's Fried Rice and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Blackened Fish and Rice Bowls with Carrots, Mukimame, Corn, Cucumber, etc.
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
It's rainy here. It's been raining since Francine came through and is supposed to rain for few more days. We need the rain, but it's a pain.
Sunday: Chipotle Lime Salmon with Rice and Creamed Spinach
Monday: Japanese Curry Lentils with Rice (and French Fries? Fried Eggs? Boiled Eggs?)
Tuesday: Cacio e Pepe Ravioli with Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
We actually had some cooler temperatures at the end of last week and into the weekend. I'm looking forward to heartier foods and not worrying about heating up the kitchen.
Sunday: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs with Lima Beans, Biscuits, and Mushroom Beefy Butter Rice
Monday: Japchae with Bell Peppers, Carrots, Onion, and Spinach
Tuesday: Crispy Air Fryer Potato Tacos with Refried Beans, Cheese, Cabbage, Jalapenos, Avocados, etc.
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Blackened Fish and Rice Bowls with Corn, Edamame, Cucumber, Cabbage, Carrot, Avocado, etc.
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
August has disappeared and we're rolling into the second month of school. I keep seeing videos about fall dinners and clothing and decor and all of that, but it's still in the high 90s most days here. I'll dream of cooler temps...
Sunday: Chipotle Lime Salmon, Rice, and Spinach & Baby Greens Salad
Monday: Cheese Ravioli with Yellow Squash and Pepitas
Tuesday: Gaji Bokkeum (Spicy Stir Fried Eggplant) and Rice
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Darren's Fried Rice & Salad
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
August is flying by! I can hardly believe it's almost Labor Day.
Sunday: Chicken and Dressing with Black-eyed Peas
Monday: Loaded Baked Potatoes and Salad
Tuesday: Yellow Squash and Sausage Casserole
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Cabbage, Corn, Carrots, Cucumber, Mukimame, Avocado, and Monica's Jalapenos with Gochujang
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Banana Bread, Fruit, and Scrambled Eggs or English Muffin Sandwiches
I still feel like I'm trying to get into the groove of the school year. The first tutorials were last Wednesday night, and I had a hard time waking up and getting moving on Thursday morning. Hopefully each week get smoother.
Sunday: Peruano Beans, Air Fryer Cabbage, Pan-Fried Potatoes with Jalapenos, and Cornbread
Monday: Darren's Chicken Nuggets with Corn on the Cob and Salad
Tuesday: Refried Bean, Potato, and Cheese Burritos with Fajita-Style Veggies and Guacamole
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Seared Tuna and Rice Bowls with Carrots, Corn, Mukimame, Cabbage, Monica's Pickled Cucumbers, and Avocado with Gochujang
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Homemade Crunchwraps with Hashbrowns, Bacon, Eggs, and Cheese
School is in full swing. The temperature is still super high. We're still trying to get back into a groove.
Sunday: Turkey Sandwiches with Avocado on Bacon-Cheddar Bread from the Farmers Market
Monday: Tender Crust Quiche with Potatoes, Broccoli, Bell Peppers, and Onions and Unexpected Cheddar
Tuesday: Chrissy Teigen's Spicy Miso Pasta and Caesar Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Seared Fish & Rice Bowls with Carrots, Cabbage, Cucumber, Corn, Mukimame, Avocados, etc. with Gochujang and Sweet Soy
Friday: Breakfast for Supper! Egg Tacos and Hashbrowns
Saturday: Date Night! Lib's Pick (moving to Saturday this week)
The first full week of school is here, and I suspect a very busy one.
Sunday: Roasted Vegetable Orzotto and Caesar Salad
Monday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Carrots, Cucumbers, Mukimame, Corn, Radish, Avocado, etc.
Tuesday: Loaded (Cheese, Bacon, Butter, Sour Cream, etc.) Air Fryer "Baked" Potatoes and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Chicken Fajitas with Guacamole, Cheese, Sour Cream, etc. and Refried Beans
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Bacon, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin Sandwiches
School starts too soon. My first day back is Thursday, and students start the Monday after. I'm not ready.
Sunday: Pork Only Faux-joada (Brazilian Black Beans) and Rice with Pao de Queijo
Monday: Refried Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
Tuesday: Thai Curry Chickpeas and Jasmine Rice
Wednesday: (Tutorial Night) Takeout!
Thursday: Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos with Potatoes, Eggs, Cheese, and Bacon
I'm back from a conference. School starts in a week and half. I'm going to try to enjoy my last days of downtime.
Sunday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Veggies
Monday: Spinach Ricotta Ravioli with Pancetta, Mushroom Cream Sauce and Salad
Tuesday: Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Carrots and Celery
Wednesday: (Tutorial Night) Takeout!
Thursday: Darren's Fried Rice and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Joint Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
Summer is flying by! The Fourth of July is this week. We're having a special steak dinner to celebrate.
Sunday: Farmers Market Finds! Eggplant, Onion, Bell Peppers, and Potatoes with Soy-Gochujang Sauce over Rice
Monday: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Hummus, and Veggies
Tuesday: Build Your Own Pizzas! Pepperoni, Artichoke, and Jalapeno and Salad
Wednesday: (Tutorial Night) Takeout!
Thursday: 4th of July! Pan Seared Ribeye Steaks, Baked Potatoes, and Jalapeno Poppers
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
Summer is in full swing. The temperatures are high! I'm trying some light/easy meals to keep the house cooler.
Sunday: Dinner after Come From Away
Monday: Cranberry Beans with Cornbread and Salad
Tuesday: Farmers Market Finds! Stuffed Yellow Squash Boats, Mashed Potatoes, and Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Wednesday: Oven Sandwiches with Turkey, Pepperoni, Salami, Roasted Peppers, Cheese, and Avocado
Thursday: Refried Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Avocado and Corn Relish
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Giant Pancake and Bacon
We've been traveling and have been able to see a much of Darren's family and several friends. I also got to see the Grand Canyon!
Monday: Airport Food
Tuesday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Cabbage, Corn, Carrots, Cucumber, Jalapeno, and Avocado
Wednesday: Pizza with Artichoke, Jalapeno, Bacon, and Pineapple
Thursday: Darren's Fried Rice
Saturday: Potato, Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Tacos
It's Memorial Day. Summer has officially started for me.
Sunday: Farmers Market Finds: Butter Beans and Squash Pudding
Monday: Chicken, Black Bean, and Cheese Enchiladas with Homemade Green Sauce and Avocados
Tuesday: Darren's Fried Rice and Salad
Wednesday: (Tutorial Night) Takeout!
Thursday: Build Your Own Pizzas and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
It's the last week of the school year. I'm ready for a break!
Sunday: Elote Pasta and Honey Lime Slaw
Monday: Air Fryer Sweet Potato and Refried Bean Burritos with Fajita Vegetables, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Cheese, etc.
Tuesday: Loaded Air Fryer Baked Potatoes and Napa Caesar Salad
Wednesday: Seared Tuna and Rice Bowls with Cabbage, Carrots, Corn, Cucumber, Jalapeno, etc.
Thursday: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Fruit Salad
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos/Sandwiches
This week will be busy. Graduation is on Saturday, and there are lots of activities leading up to graduation.
Sunday: Hummus with Veggies and Crackers
Monday: Pizza with Artichokes, Jalapenos, Pineapple, and Bacon
Tuesday: Seared Fish with Rice and Veggies
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Loaded Baked Potatoes and Salad
Friday: Date Night!
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Giant Cast Iron Pancake
We are getting close to the end of school. Just a few more weeks!
Sunday: Spinach and Cheese Ravioli with Mushroom-Pancetta Cream Sauce and Salad
Monday: Refried Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Fried Corn Relish, Guacamole, and Salad
Tuesday: Gamja Jorim with Rice and Edamame
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Leftovers or Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Friday: Date Night!
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Potato, Egg, and Cheese Burritos
I've really been slacking on meal planning. I am excited for the farmers market to open in a few weeks. It's been a busy spring.
Sunday: Gamja Jorim and Salad
Monday: Bean and Cheese Quesadillas and Salad
Tuesday: Pizza and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Seared Fish with Rice and Veggies
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! (after NSO@MSMS)
It's spring break! That means a few extra dinners out and some shortcut dinners to enjoy some R&R.
Sunday: Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Monday: Cheese Ravioli with Bell Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms topped with Parmesan
Tuesday: TJ's Flatbread and Caesar Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout! (sans tutorials)
Thursday: TJ's Japchae and Veggie Spring Rolls
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick (Happy GSF! IYKYK)
Saturday: Happy (early) Anniversary! Brazilian Steakhouse
It's Middle School Science Bowl week, so I'll be extra busy and looking for quick easy dinners.
Sunday: Golden Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
Monday: Pepperoni and Jalapeno Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella
Tuesday: Blackened Mahi with Rice and Veggies
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout
Thursday: Hummus with Veggies and Pita
Friday: Science Bowl Training & Volunteer Dinner
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Pancakes and Bacon? Breakfast Burritos?
The weather has been crazy. We didn't have in-person school all week last week. I'm ready to get back to a routine.
Sunday: Black-Eyed Peas, Conecuh Sausage, and Corn Pudding
Monday: Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado
Tuesday: Pizza with Soppressata and Fresh Mozzarella and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Hoppin' John with Ham, Cabbage, and Cornbread
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos
It's cold here, or at least about as cold as it gets here. I'm making some hearty meals this week.
Sunday: Lima Beans with Conecuh Sausage, Roasted Cabbage, and Cornbread
Monday: Blackened Fish Tacos with Cabbage, Lime, and Avocado
Tuesday: Lima Beans and Rice with Conecuh Sausage and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout
Thursday: Pizza? Leftovers? Burritos? Sandwiches? Diner's Choice
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
Back to life... back to reality... After a Christmas break filled with lots of activity and lots of rest, it's time to get back to the daily routine.
Sunday: Mayocobo Beans with Rice and Cornbread
Monday: Blackened Fish with Rice and Salad
Tuesday: Refried Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Veggies
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Loaded Baked Potatoes and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
I got a little sidetracked with the holidays and didn't keep up with meal planning. Between holiday gatherings and travel, meals were unpredictable!
Sunday: Butternut Squash Ravioli with Browned Butter
Monday: Pork Chops, Black-eyed Peas, and Cornbread
Tuesday: Biriyani Pot - Chana Masala and Podi Dosa
Wednesday: Airport Food
Thursday: Hot Honey and Soppressata Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Freezer Food - Breakfast? Hot Dogs? Who Knows?
